The Effect of Cognitive Performance on Physical Performance in Adolescent Basketball Players

The Effect of Cognitive Performance on Physical Performance in Adolescent Basketball Players

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between physical fitness parameters and cognitive performance levels in basketball players. It has been shown in the literature that exercise has an effect on cognitive factors. However, there is a limited number of studies examining the relationship between physical performance parameters and cognitive performance in basketball players.

Forty-nine male basketball players aged 14-18 years were included in the study. Vertical jump, agility t, reactive agility, 20 m sprint and Y-shaped balance test were applied to all cases as physical performance tests. Right/left discrimination (Recognise application), two-point discrimination, Stroop Test were applied as cognitive performance tests, and the level of pain threshold was evaluated. In the reactive agility test, reactive response speed was evaluated by using visual stimuli, camera and photocell doors. Pearson correlation analysis was used as statistical analysis method.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male basketball players between the ages of 14-18,
• To be a licensed athlete for at least 5 years,
• Being active in sports and training for the last 1 year,
• Weekly training intensity is at least 5 hours per week

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a history of visual, mental or systemic disease,
• Having a history of major injury in the medical history,
• Any complaints of acute or chronic pain/injury